Product Accounting Manager

Summary

Join FinQuery as a Product Accounting Manager and contribute to simplifying the lives of accountants and financial executives. You will research complex accounting issues, improve processes, and collaborate with the product team to develop robust accounting software. This role involves serving as an accounting expert within the product team, researching accounting guidance, and communicating complex concepts clearly. You will work closely with various teams, including product managers and developers, to ensure accurate software functionality. The position requires significant accounting experience, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of US GAAP. FinQuery offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible PTO, 401k matching, excellent health benefits, and a choice of work environment.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience working in an audit or assurance capacity at a Big 4 and/or corporate accounting experience preferably at manager level
• Experience with technical research and documentation
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP - both understand technical requirements and relevant application for financial reporting within organizations
• Competence in researching and interpreting relevant accounting guidance
• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts to a varied audience

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Accounting point person within the Product team to deploy new functionality and fix identified issues
• Research relevant accounting guidance in order to participate in internal discussions on existing and planned software solutions
• Convey understanding of accounting guidance across jurisdictions to individuals in the company without an accounting background
• Work closely with product managers, product analysts, software developers and QA personnel
• Utilize accounting knowledge to help draft requirements for software solution, including the creation of example scenarios for development and test purposes
• Assist with research for questions within the company regarding calculations/functionality of the software
• Assist with research for accounting questions escalated from Implementation, Customer Success, Marketing and Sales
• Participate in prospective and current customer calls
• Educate customers on the implementation of new features and enhancements within the system through the preparation of customer bulletins to be posted to the external Knowledge Base
• Review publications and webinars hosted by regulatory authorities and accounting firms on accounting trends and summarize relevant discussion points and decisions for leadership
• Assist with the testing of any new accounting related features, ensuring the system is working as designed and follow any bugs or errors to resolution
• Conduct all business in accordance with FinQuery policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IFRS and GASB

Benefits

• Flexible PTO (including 11 holidays and your birthday off)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Great health benefits with multiple plan option
• Option to choose between in office, fully remote, or a hybrid work environment for all employees
• Sabbatical program (4 weeks after 5 years of service)
• Casual dress environment (when in office)
• Catered lunches every Tuesday and Thursday
• Signing stipend for a work-from-home setup
• Free gym membership at our office
• Annual employee development program stipend of $2,000 for each employee
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Fertility/Adoption Assistance
• Annual tutoring stipend for your children
• Mentorship program available immediately
• Regular team outings
• Advancement opportunities based on results, not politics
• Culture that emphasizes inclusiveness driven by our REDI Committee